Systems and methods for creating customized print or electronic materials

ABSTRACT

Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for a create-to-print document solution. A main processor generates individualized bespoke print material by receiving transmitted customizable third-party data and user input data, comprising, at least in part, project metadata. The third party data and user input data are integrated at the processor to create a plurality of customizable user templates and content.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 63/161,090, filed on Mar. 15, 2021, which isincorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of creating custombespoke print or electronic materials, and more particularly to creatinghigh quality and commercial print or electronic quality materials withdesign software.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In general, marketing materials, such as informal pitch documents andformal proposals, are frequently used for business development in aplurality of industries. Such materials are difficult to differentiatebased solely on content and the layouts tend to look generic and basicbecause they are usually generated using Microsoft® Word® orPowerPoint®. On the other hand, highly designed, customized, bespokematerials require significant time and effort from graphic designers andmarketing communication specialists, and in some cases, require theretention of external resources.

It is with respect to the above issues and other problems presentlyfaced by those of skill in the pertinent art that the embodimentspresented herein were contemplated. Embodiments provided herein solvethe problems associated with the prior art and provide a system andmethod for the professional services industry to develop the capabilityto create dynamic, bespoke print and electronic materials that are alsorefined in look and feel without the involvement of a graphic designer.Other advantages and benefits will become apparent after reviewing thepresent disclosure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods thatovercome the problems identified above. While several advantages of thesystem and method of one embodiment are provided in this section, thisSummary is neither intended nor should it be construed as beingrepresentative of the full extent and scope of embodiments of thepresent invention. Embodiments of the present invention are set forth invarious levels of detail in the Summary as well as in the attacheddrawings and in the Detailed Description, and no limitation as to thescope of this disclosure is intended by either the inclusion ornon-inclusion of elements, components, etc. in the Summary. Additionalaspects of the present disclosure will become more readily apparent fromthe materials included in the Detailed Description and Claims below.

In view of these shortcomings in the prior art, embodiments of thepresent invention solve the problems associated with the prior art. Morespecifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to systems andmethods of highly customizable, bespoke document creation, involvingvarious software applications. The software, systems and methods allowfor generally automating document assembly, design, formatting, andgeneration. The software, systems and methods also allow users to designand produce high quality, customized marketing materials on an ad hocbasis using a web to print platform.

In some preferred embodiments, the systems and methods include asophisticated web application that creates a seamless experience forassimilating content from disparate systems to generating finalproduction-ready files without the need for graphic design services. Inthese embodiments, the software and systems include automated workflowfor ease of use and to ensure content consistency and quality control.As such, the systems disclose a novel way to give users the ability toeasily create superior marketing collateral on an as needed basis.

Embodiments of the present disclosure also disclose a method forcreating individualized bespoke print or electronic materials. In somepreferred embodiments, a user is directed to the dashboard to create anew project. The dashboard displays the list of all projects related tothe user's team. The user can filter the list of projects based onvarious criteria. The user can then enter metadata about the projectsuch as document name, requestor, and other information that is used totag the project for future searching and reporting. Some metadata isautomatically recorded by the system. The user is also able to captureadditional details about the project, as needed, in a free text field.The user also selects the desired template for the project during thisfirst step. Users may have a virtually unlimited number of templates inthe system.

A user then can compose the project by selecting various pieces ofcontent from the tree in the content panel to populate each section ofthe document. The content is filtered based on which section of thetemplate the user is populating. The user drags and drops the desiredcontent from the panel/tree into the appropriate section of thedocument. Once all desired content has been chosen, the user can thenreview the list of chosen content and change the order of the content,if needed. When ready, the user clicks on Generate Project, which thenlaunches the document in the Project Editor, where the user may furthercustomize the document.

Once a project is launched in the Project Editor, the user is able tomake changes to the content, images, layout, etc. Within the ProjectEditor, the user may also add notes intended for the reviewer/approverto see. A user may also import content by using the content panel in theProject Editor and drag and drop the content to the text boxes.

Once all edits have been made and all notes added, the user clicks Sendfor Approval. The system will then generate a unique URL for thedocument that can then be emailed to the approver(s). When an approverclicks on the project link, the document is launched in the ApproverProject Editor. Once the approver has reviewed and edited the document,he/she may Approve the document or click Submit to send the documentback to the marketing user. Either action generates an automaticnotification email that is sent to the marketing user. The marketinguser is then able to relaunch the document in the Project Editor to viewthe approver's changes, see and respond to notes entered by the approverand make final changes, as needed.

The Summary is neither intended nor should it be construed as beingrepresentative of the full extent and scope of the present disclosure.The present disclosure is set forth in various levels of detail in theSummary, as well as in the attached drawings and the DetailedDescription, and no limitation as to the scope of the present disclosureis intended by either the inclusion or non-inclusion of elements,components, etc. in this Summary. Additional aspects of the presentdisclosure will become more readily apparent from the DetailedDescription, particularly when taken together with the drawings. Theabove-described benefits, embodiments, and/or characterizations are notnecessarily complete or exhaustive, and in particular, as to thepatentable subject matter disclosed herein. Other benefits, embodiments,and/or characterizations of the present disclosure are possible, aloneor in combination, as set forth above and/or described in theaccompanying figures and/or in the description herein below. Furtherdetails and other features will become apparent after review of thefollowing Detailed Description and accompanying drawing figures.

While the invention is described in terms of exemplary embodiments, itshould be appreciated that individual aspects of the invention may beseparately claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Those of skill in the art will recognize that the following descriptionis merely illustrative of the principles of the disclosure, which may beapplied in various ways to provide many different alternativeembodiments. This description is made for illustrating the generalprinciples of the teachings of this disclosure invention and is notmeant to limit the inventive concepts.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute apart of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the disclosure andtogether with the general description of the disclosure given above andthe detailed description of the drawings, given below, serve to explainthe principles of the disclosure.

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a flow diagram of a method for creating and printing adocument, according to an embodiment.

FIGS. 2A through 2P illustrate user interfaces for creating a document,according to an embodiment.

FIG. 3 illustrates an example database, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a computing environment, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 5 describes a method for creating and printing a document,according to a preferred embodiment.

In certain instances, details that are not necessary for anunderstanding of the disclosure or that render other details difficultto perceive may have been omitted. It should be understood, of course,that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to the particularembodiments illustrated herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present invention provide benefits across a broadspectrum of endeavors. It is applicants' intent that this specificationappended hereto be accorded a breadth in keeping with the scope andspirit of the invention being disclosed despite what might appear to belimiting language imposed by the requirements of referring to thespecific examples disclosed. Thus, to acquaint persons skilled in thepertinent arts most closely related to the present invention, apreferred embodiment of the system is disclosed for the purpose ofillustrating the nature of the invention. The exemplary methods ofinstalling, assembling and operating the system are described in detailaccording to the preferred embodiment, without attempting to describeall of the various forms and modifications in which the invention mightbe embodied. As such, the embodiments described herein are illustrative,and as will become apparent to those skilled in the art, can be modifiedin numerous ways within the scope and spirit of the invention, theinvention being measured by the appended claims and not by the detailsof the specification.

Although the following text sets forth a detailed description ofnumerous different embodiments, it should be understood that the legalscope of the description is defined by the words of the claims set forthat the end of this disclosure. The detailed description is to beconstrued as exemplary only and does not describe every possibleembodiment since describing every possible embodiment would beimpractical, if not impossible. Numerous alternative embodiments couldbe implemented, using either current technology or technology developedafter the filing date of this patent, which would still fall within thescope of the claims.

It should also be understood that, unless a term is expressly defined inthis patent using the sentence “As used herein, the term ‘______’ ishereby defined to mean . . . ” or a similar sentence, there is no intentto limit the meaning of that term, either expressly or by implication,beyond its plain or ordinary meaning, and such term should not beinterpreted to be limited in scope based on any statement made in anysection of this patent (other than the language of the claims). To theextent that any term recited in the claims at the end of this patent isreferred to in this patent in a manner consistent with a single meaning,that is done for the sake of clarity only so as to not confuse thereader, and it is not intended that such claim term be limited, byimplication or otherwise, to that single meaning. Finally, unless aclaim element is defined by reciting the word “means” and a functionwithout the recital of any structure, it is not intended that the scopeof any claim element be interpreted based on the application of 35U.S.C. § 112, subparagraph (f).

Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-5 depict specific embodiments ofthe invention to teach those skilled in the art how to make and use thebest mode of the invention. For the purpose of teaching inventiveprinciples, some conventional aspects have been simplified or omitted.Those skilled in the art will appreciate variations from theseembodiments that fall within the scope of the invention. Those skilledin the art will appreciate that the features described below can becombined in various ways to form multiple embodiments and variations ofthe invention. As a result, the invention is not limited to the specificembodiments described below, but only by the claims and theirequivalents.

Embodiments of the invention describe a system 100 for creatingindividual bespoke material 118 comprising a main processor 102configured to receive transmitted server output data 106 from a mainserver 104. The server output data 106 comprises customizablethird-party data, such as, for example, data built on the Adobe®InDesign CC Server platform. Main processor 104 also receives user inputdata 108, where the user input data 108 comprises, at least in part,project metadata. In some preferred embodiments, the main processor thenintegrates the server output data 106 and user input data 108.Accordingly, the customizable third-party data and project metadata areused, at least in part, to create project template data 110. The projecttemplate data 110 is then customized to create populated content data112, wherein the populated content data 112 comprises one or more piecesof content 114. The populated content data 112 is then filtered, atleast in part, to create filtered populated content data 116, whereinthe filtered populated content data 116 is created, at least in part,based on which section of the template a user is populating.Individualized bespoke print or electronic material 118 is then created,at least in part, from the filtered populated content data 116.

In some preferred embodiments, the server output data 106 is built onthe Adobe® InDesign CC Server platform. This allows the system 100 totap into all the functionality of Adobe® InDesign while being able tocustomize the user interface of the main processor 102. As such, thesystem's user interface is simplified and easier to use over thestandard Adobe® InDesign user interface. The system 100 also strips outunnecessary and complicated functionality from Adobe® InDesign andthereby allows non-design users to create professionally designed pitchand proposal documents without needing to know or use the Adobe®InDesign desktop publishing software while still tapping into thesuperior rendering capabilities of Adobe® InDesign. Adobe® InDesign CCServer software delivers a robust and scalable engine that leverages thedesign, layout, and typographical capabilities of InDesign CC to let theuser programmatically create engaging automated documents and/orindividualized bespoke print or electronic material 118.

In these preferred embodiments, wherein the system 100 is based on theAdobe® InDesign CC Server platform, the system 100 is able to generatehi-resolution print ready PDFs for either single page printing or forprinting as a saddle-stitched booklet using the “print booklet” and“print” functionality that are built into the Adobe® InDesign CC Serverplatform. The system is able to templatize anything that is currentlydesigned using InDesign or another similar page layout tool typicallydone by graphic designers. In addition to proposal, pitch and tenderdocuments, users are able to generate other marketing content such as:Advertisements, Brochures, Flyers, One-sheets, Posters, Signage, etc. Insome preferred embodiments, the system can also be set up to customizetools within the system that enforce compliance with a company or firm'sbrand standards. The system can also be customized to meet a client'svisual identity requirements. For example, the system will be able tolimit font and color choices based on the client's visual identitystandards ensuring consistency through the organization. In somepreferred embodiments, the system also is able to integrate with thirdparty digital asset management (DAM) systems that would house a libraryof standard images of an organization. Further, the system is able tointegrate with a client's preferred or existing digital asset management(DAM) system so that only approved images may be selected by the systemusers. In these embodiments, the system can integrate with any existingimage library so that the available image options are limited to thosethat comply with the client's brand standards and are images for whichthe client has the right to use in its marketing materials.

Preferred embodiments of the current invention allow users to createbranded templates and populate those templates with chosen content thatcan be derived from multiple sources, such as, but not limited to,content management systems or document management systems. The templatechanges dynamically as content is chosen allowing users to preview a“blueprint” of the pitch document as they are guided through thegeneration process.

Further, preferred embodiments of the current invention providealternative layout options for designated sections of the template,further permitting marketing professionals to design each section tomaximize the visual impact of the content. The invention also integrateswith digital asset management (DAM) systems allowing users easy accessto assets such as images and logos using drag and drop functionality.The user interface maintains an intuitive design and provides forcustomized views and functionality depending on the user group.

In some embodiments, the user experience is straightforward requiringminimal training for the marketing users or project requesters. Thesystem also incorporates automated workflow that guides users throughoutthe entire life cycle of a project, from the initial documentdevelopment, through the editing process with the project requester, tothe approval, rendering and eventual archiving of the final product.

In some preferred embodiments, the system 100 captures user input data108 comprising metadata elements that can be used to search, filter andreport on projects. Users are given access to customizable metadatafields that allow system adaption and individualized project tracking(e.g., geographic locations, service areas, etc.). Further, the system100 in these preferred embodiments has a reporting function that allowssystem administrators to analyze statistics on the number and type ofprojects as well as team and user data.

The present disclosure further provides system components that can betailored to each user's needs. The system's administrationfunctionality, ability to pull content from multiple sources, andcapacity to have a virtually unlimited number of branded templates,allow clients to customize their solution, which is a significantimprovement over the prior art.

As such, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure can be used tocompletely replace existing competitor proposal generator systems. Inthe alternative, the present system 100 may be implemented to supplementsuch systems when more highly designed pieces of marketing collateralare needed. In some preferred embodiments, the system utilizes athird-party web to print service that connects the Adobe InDesign Serverwith standard web browsers. In these embodiments, the third-party web toprint service also serves as the user interface of the system for theEditor function. The system also incorporates another third-party systemthat allows the system to track and record notes and comments. Further,the present system offers users the benefit of crafting individualizedbespoke marketing documents 118 without having to rely on (internal orexternal) graphic design resources. This, in turn, eliminates the needto introduce a third party into the exchange between the marketer andthe requestor, which reduces the back and forth among multiple parties,decreasing the time and cost needed to produce the desired document. Thepresent system 100 also offers a competitive advantage for users that donot have a dedicated design team, giving them virtually the samecapabilities to develop such highly designed collateral.

In preferred embodiments, the system is backend agnostic which allowsthe system to integrate with a client's preferred or existing contentmanagement system(s) to store its marketing content. In theseembodiments, the system also integrates with an existing proposalgenerator system—the latter acting as the content storage piece and thesystem functioning as the output generator. This functionality isespecially advantageous to clients who have all their content stored inan existing system, but that system is only capable of basic outputdeliverables in Microsoft Word® or PowerPoint®, which are inherentlylimited in their ability to be customized as those tools were neverintended to be used for graphic design purposes. The present system alsopossesses its own content management component. Therefore, users havethe option to store content directly in the system. The system in somepreferred embodiments also function as a standalone tool. In otherembodiments, the system works in conjunction with another pitchgenerating tool to provide clients with the flexibility to generatehighly designed marketing collateral without the need to maintain thecontent in multiple places.

Now referring to FIG. 5 , the present disclosure also discloses a method500 for creating individualized bespoke print or electronic materials118, as described in greater detail in FIGS. 2A through 2T. In somepreferred embodiments, a user is directed to the dashboard (landingpage) to create a new project. The dashboard displays the list of allprojects related to the user's team. The user is able to filter the listof projects based on various criteria (e.g., projects for which the useris the Creator, status of project, date, etc.). From the dashboard, theuser is able to view, create new, search, approve, archive, copy, editor delete projects (depending on the user's role/security rights). Eachproject is displayed as a thumbnail with summary information andavailable options for each project (depending on the user'srole/security rights).

The first step is for the user to enter metadata about the project suchas document name, requestor, and other information that is used to tagthe project for future searching and reporting 502. Some metadata isautomatically recorded by the system (e.g., creation date, user'sassigned team, creator, project status and last updated date (automaticdate/time stamp)). The user is also able to capture additional detailsabout the project, as needed, in a free text field. The user alsoselects the desired template for the project during this first step. Apreview of each template is available.

Templates are created in InDesign and loaded into the system by theSystem Administrator. Users may have a virtually unlimited number oftemplates in the system. The user may click on View Template button topreview a template before selecting it.

In the second step, the user composes the project by selecting variouspieces of content from the tree in the content panel to populate eachsection of the document 504. Users are able to search for a particularpiece of content as well as preview the content before choosing toinclude it in the project. The content is filtered based on whichsection of the template the user is populating. The user drags and dropsthe desired content from the panel/tree into the appropriate section ofthe document. A preview of each piece of content is available. Once alldesired content has been chosen, the user is able to review the list ofchosen content and change the order of the content, if needed 506. Theuser may also preview the entire document before generating the project.

When ready, the user clicks on Generate Project, which then launches thedocument in the Project Editor, where the user may further customize thedocument 508.

Once a project is launched in the Project Editor, the user is able tomake changes to the content, images, layout, etc. When a user selects animage object, the image editing controls will appear. For an existingimage, the user may rotate, reposition and resize an image. A user mayalso search for (via category or key word) and select a new image toreplace any existing image in the document. When a user hovers over aparticular image in the image panel, a zoom preview of the image isdisplayed. To replace an image or insert a new image into an imageobject, the user drags and drops the new image into the document. Theuser is also able to change the layout of a particular page in thedocument. Available layouts are displayed on the layout panel. The userclicks on the desired layout in the list to change the layout of thepage. The content and images are displayed based on the size andposition of the content and image objects, respectively, of the newlayout. A user may also import content by using the content panel in theProject Editor and drag and drop the content to the text boxes. A usercan also preview the content by clicking on the magnifying glass icon.Within the Project Editor, the user may also add notes intended for thereviewer/approver to see. The user clicks within the object for whichthe note is needed and then clicks Add New Note. A pin with thecorresponding note number appears within the document and the note textcan then be entered by the user. All notes are automatically,sequentially numbered by the system.

At any time during the editing process, the marketing user may save thedocument to complete at a later time or preview the rendered document.The project is automatically saved to the user's dashboard and thestatus of the project is automatically updated by the system dependingon the actions taken during the process.

Once all edits have been made and all notes added, the user clicks Sendfor Approval 510. The system will then generate a unique URL for thedocument that can then be emailed to the approver(s). When an approverclicks on the project link, the document is launched in the ApproverProject Editor. The text editing capabilities are limited in theApprover Project Editor. If significant changes are needed, the approveris able to add a note for the marketing user by following the same stepsnoted above. Once the approver has reviewed and edited the document,he/she may Approve the document or click Submit to send the documentback to the marketing user 512. Either action generates an automaticnotification email that is sent to the marketing user. The marketinguser is then able to relaunch the document in the Project Editor to viewthe approver's changes, see and respond to notes entered by the approverand make final changes, as needed 514.

As depicted in FIG. 3 , a primary function of the main processor 102and/or main processor database is to store relational data for theapplication entities. In one embodiment of the application, theapplication entities are 1) Users, 2) Users Groups or Teams, 3) UserRoles, 4) Messages, 5) Projects, 6) Project Notes, 7) Project Files, 8)Project Documents, 9) Permissions, and 10) Project Templates. In anotherembodiment, the application entities are 1) Users, 2) Users Groups orTeams, 3) User Roles, 4) Messages, 5) Projects, 6) Project Notes, 7)Project Files, and 8) Project Templates. In the latter embodiment, theProject entity is regarded as a working document. Database operationsand procedures conform to accepted standards and include, but are notlimited to, creating records in the database, reading records from thedatabase, updating records in the database, and deleting records fromthe database.

FIG. 4 illustrates a create-to-print document solution system 700according to one embodiment. Computing environment 700 includescomputing system 710 and computing system 750. Computing system 710, inthe present example, corresponds to a main processor or user interface102 that receives transmitted data and information, and computing system750 corresponds to main server 104. Computing system 710 can include anysmart phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, or other computing ormobile device capable of reading, and/or recording data. Computingsystem 750 can include any server computer, desktop computer, laptopcomputer, or other device capable of storing and managing the datacollected by computing system 710 or other similar computing systems.Either system 710 or 750 can be capable of accomplishing any of thesteps or functions described in this description.

In FIG. 4 , computing system 710 includes processing system 716, storagesystem 714, software 712, communication interface 718, and userinterface 720. Processing system 716 loads and executes software 712from storage system 714, including software module 740. When executed bycomputing system 710, software module 740 directs processing system 716to receive data, images, devices, locations, and/or equipment, etc. Suchdata could include any of the information described above, including butnot limited to the functionality described in FIGS. 1-3 .

Although computing system 710 includes one software module in thepresent example, it should be understood that one or more modules couldprovide the same operation. Similarly, the computing systems may bedistributed using other computing systems and software.

Additionally, computing system 710 includes communication interface 718that can be further configured to receive and/or transmit data andinformation to computing system 750 using communication network 705.Communication network 705 could include the Internet, cellular network,satellite network, RF communication, blue-tooth type communication, nearfield, or any other form of communication network capable offacilitating communication between computing systems 710 and 750. Insome examples, communication interface 718 can further include a globalpositioning system to determine the location of computing system 710.

Referring still to FIG. 4 , processing system 716 can comprise amicroprocessor and other circuitry that retrieve and execute software712 from storage system 714, which may, in some embodiments, beinitially received from computing system 750. Processing system 716 canbe implemented within a single processing device, but can also bedistributed across multiple processing devices or sub-systems thatcooperate in executing program instructions. Examples of processingsystem 716 include general purpose central processing units, applicationspecific processors, and logic devices, as well as any other type ofprocessing device, combinations of processing devices, or variationsthereof. Storage system 714 can comprise any storage media readable byprocessing system 716, and capable of storing software 712. Storagesystem 714 can include volatile and nonvolatile, removable andnon-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storageof information, such as computer readable instructions, data structures,program modules, or other data. Storage system 714 can be implemented asa single storage device, but may also be implemented across multiplestorage devices or sub-systems. Storage system 714 can compriseadditional elements, such as a controller, capable of communicating withprocessing system 716.

Examples of storage media include random access memory, read onlymemory, magnetic disks, optical disks, flash memory, virtual memory, andnon-virtual memory, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic diskstorage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which canbe used to store the desired information and that may be accessed by aninstruction execution system, as well as any combination or variationthereof, or any other type of storage media. In some implementations,the storage media can be a non-transitory storage media. In someimplementations, at least a portion of the storage media may betransitory. It should be understood that in no case is the storage mediaa propagated signal. Although one software module is shown, the softwaremay be distributed across many devices, storage media, etc.

User interface 720 can include a mouse, a keyboard, a camera, imagecapture, a voice input device, a touch input device for receiving agesture from a user, a motion input device for detecting non-touchgestures and other motions by a user, and other comparable input devicesand associated processing elements capable of receiving user input froma user. These input devices can be used for defining and receiving dataabout the locations, maps, systems, devices, and/or equipment, etc.Output devices such as a graphical display, speakers, printer, hapticdevices, and other types of output devices may also be included in userinterface 720. The aforementioned user input and output devices are wellknown in the art and need not be discussed at length here.

Application interface 730 can include data input 735 and image display737. In one example, data input 735 can be used to collect informationrelated to user specific created content, images, information, etc. Itshould be understood that although computing system 710 is shown as onesystem, the system can comprise one or more systems to collect data.

Computing system 750 includes processing system 756, storage system 754,software 752, and communication interface 758. Processing system 756loads and executes software 752 from storage system 754, includingsoftware module 760. When executed by computing system 750, softwaremodule 760 directs processing system 710 to execute, store and managethe data from computing system 750 and other similar computing systems.Although computing system 750 includes one software module in thepresent example, it should be understood that one or more modules couldprovide the same operation.

Additionally, computing system 750 includes communication interface 758that can be configured to transmit and/or receive data from computingsystem 710 using communication network 705.

Referring still to FIG. 4 , processing system 756 can comprise amicroprocessor and other circuitry that retrieve and execute software752 from storage system 754. Processing system 756 can be implementedwithin a single processing device, but can also be distributed acrossmultiple processing devices or sub-systems that cooperate in executingprogram instructions. Examples of processing system 756 include generalpurpose central processing units, application specific processors, andlogic devices, as well as any other type of processing device,combinations of processing devices, or variations thereof.

Storage system 754 can comprise any storage media readable by processingsystem 756 capable of storing software. Storage system 754 can includevolatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implementedin any method or technology for storage of information, such as computerreadable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data.Storage system 754 can be implemented as a single storage device, butmay also be implemented across multiple storage devices or sub-systems.Storage system 754 can comprise additional elements, such as acontroller, capable of communicating with processing system 756.

Examples of storage media include random access memory, read onlymemory, magnetic disks, optical disks, flash memory, virtual memory, andnon-virtual memory, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic diskstorage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which canbe used to store the desired information and that may be accessed by aninstruction execution system, as well as any combination or variationthereof, or any other type of storage media. In some implementations,the storage media can be a non-transitory storage media. In someimplementations, at least a portion of the storage media may betransitory. It should be understood that in no case is the storage mediaa propagated signal.

In some examples, computing system 750 could include a user interface.The user interface can include a mouse, a keyboard, a voice inputdevice, a touch input device for receiving a gesture from a user, amotion input device for detecting non-touch gestures and other motionsby a user, and other comparable input devices and associated processingelements capable of receiving user input from a user. Output devicessuch as a graphical display, speakers, printer, haptic devices, andother types of output devices may also be included in the userinterface. The aforementioned user input and output devices are wellknown in the art and need not be discussed at length here. It should beunderstood that although computing system 750 is shown as one system,the system can comprise one or more systems to store and manage receiveddata.

All directional references (e.g., top, bottom, front, back) are onlyused for identification purposes to aid the reader's understanding ofthe embodiments of the present invention, and do not create limitations,particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the inventionunless specifically set forth in the claims. Joinder references (e.g.,attached, coupled, connected, and the like) are to be construed broadlyand may include intermediate members between a connection of elementsand relative movement between elements. As such, joinder references donot necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected and infixed relation to each other.

The above-described benefits, embodiments, and/or characterizations arenot necessarily complete or exhaustive, and in particular, as to thepatentable subject matter disclosed herein. Other benefits, embodiments,and/or characterizations of the present invention are possible, alone orin combination, as set forth above and/or described in the accompanyingfigures and/or in the description herein below.

The phrases “at least one,” “one or more,” and “and/or,” as used herein,are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive inoperation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, Band C,” “at least one of A, B, or C,” “one or more of A, B, and C,” “oneor more of A, B, or C,” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, Calone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B andC together.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities,dimensions, conditions, and so forth used in the specification anddrawing figures are to be understood as being approximations which maybe modified in all instances as required for a particular application ofthe novel assembly and method described herein.

The term “a” or “an” entity, as used herein, refers to one or more ofthat entity. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “atleast one” can be used interchangeably herein.

The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereofherein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalentsthereof as well as additional items. Accordingly, the terms “including,”“comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof can be usedinterchangeably herein.

It shall be understood that the term “means” as used herein shall begiven its broadest possible interpretation in accordance with 35 U.S.C.,Section 112(f). Accordingly, a claim incorporating the term “means”shall cover all structures, materials, or acts set forth herein, and allof the equivalents thereof. Further, the structures, materials, or actsand the equivalents thereof shall include all those described in theSummary, Brief Description of the Drawings, Detailed Description and inthe appended drawing figures.

In methodologies directly or indirectly set forth herein, various stepsand operations are described in one possible order of operation, butthose skilled in the art will recognize that steps and operations may berearranged, replaced, or eliminated without necessarily departing fromthe spirit and scope of the present invention. It is intended that allmatter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanyingdrawings shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not limiting.Changes in detail or structure may be made without departing from thespirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

The above-described benefits, embodiments, and/or characterizations arenot necessarily complete or exhaustive, and in particular, as to thepatentable subject matter disclosed herein. Other benefits, embodiments,and/or characterizations of the present invention are possible.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of creating individualized bespokematerial comprising: a. receiving transmitted server output data at aprocessor, wherein the server output data comprises customizablethird-party data; b. receiving user input data at the processor, whereinthe user input data comprises, at least in part, project metadata; c.integrating the server output data and user input data at the processor,wherein the customizable third-party data and project metadata are used,at least in part, to create project template data; d. customizing theproject template data at a processor, wherein the project template datais used, at least in part, to create populated content data, wherein thepopulated content data comprises one or more pieces of content; e.filtering the populated content data at a processor, wherein thepopulated content data is used, at least in part, to create filteredpopulated content data, wherein the filtered populated content data iscreated, at least in part, based on which section of the template a useris populating; and f. generating individualized bespoke material at aprocessor, wherein the individualized bespoke material is created, atleast in part, from the filtered populated content data.
 2. The methodof claim 1, wherein the customizable third-party data comprises databuilt on an Adobe InDesign CC Server platform.
 3. The method of claim 2,wherein the Adobe InDesign CC Server platform integrates with athird-party web to print service that connects the Adobe InDesign CCServer with standard web browsers.
 4. The method of claim 1, wherein theindividualized bespoke material is in print form.
 5. The method of claim1, wherein the individualized bespoke material is in electronic form. 6.The method of claim 1, wherein the individualized bespoke materialcomprises hi-resolution PDFs.
 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the userinput data comprises content from multiple sources.
 8. The method ofclaim 7, wherein the content from multiple sources is derived from atleast one of a content management system or a document managementsystem.
 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the project template data canintegrate with digital asset management systems thereby allowing a useraccess to assets such as images and logos using drag and dropfunctionality.
 10. The method of claim 1, further comprising anautomated workflow that guides a user throughout the entire life cycleof a project, from the initial document development, through the editingprocess with the project requester, to the approval, rendering andeventual archiving of the final product.
 11. The method of claim 1,wherein the project metadata includes at least one of a. document name;b. requestor; c. creation date; d. user's assigned team; e. creator; f.project status; g. last updated date; or h. other information used totag the project for future searching or reporting.
 12. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the project metadata can be used to search, filter orreport on projects.
 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the projectmetadata gives a user access to customizable input fields that allowsystem adaption and individualized project tracking, further comprisingat least one of geographic locations, service areas, or otheridentifying data.
 14. The method of claim 1, wherein the individualizedbespoke material is created without needing additional internal orexternal graphic design resources.
 15. A system for creating individualbespoke material, comprising: a. one main processor configured to: i.receive transmitted server output data, wherein the server output datacomprises customizable third-party data; ii. receive user input data,wherein the user input data comprises, at least in part, projectmetadata; iii. integrate the server output data and user input data,wherein the customizable third-party data and project metadata are used,at least in part, to create project template data; iv. customize theproject template data, wherein the project template data is used, atleast in part, to create populated content data, wherein the populatedcontent data comprises one or more pieces of content; v. filter thepopulated content data, wherein the populated content data is used, atleast in part, to create filtered populated content data, wherein thefiltered populated content data is created, at least in part, based onwhich section of the template a user is populating; and vi. generateindividualized bespoke material, wherein the individualized bespokematerial is created, at least in part, from the filtered populatedcontent data.
 16. The system of claim 15, further comprising at leastone additional main processor to collect data.
 17. The system of claim16, wherein the main processor stores relational data comprising a.Users; b. Users Groups or Teams; c. User Roles; d. Messages; e.Projects; f. Project Notes; g. Project Files; h. Project Documents; i.Permissions; and j. Project Templates.
 18. The system of claim 16,wherein the main processor stores relational data comprising a. Users;b. Users Groups or Teams; c. User Roles; d. Messages; e. Projects; f.Project Notes; g. Project Files; and h. Project Templates.
 19. Anon-volatile computer readable medium with instructions stored thereonwhich, if executed by a processor, causes the processor to: a. receivetransmitted server output data, wherein the server output data comprisescustomizable third-party data; b. receive user input data, wherein theuser input data comprises, at least in part, project metadata; c.integrate the server output data and user input data, wherein thecustomizable third-party data and project metadata are used, at least inpart, to create project template data; d. customize the project templatedata, wherein the project template data is used, at least in part, tocreate populated content data, wherein the populated content datacomprises one or more pieces of content; e. filter the populated contentdata, wherein the populated content data is used, at least in part, tocreate filtered populated content data, wherein the filtered populatedcontent data is created, at least in part, based on which section of thetemplate a user is populating; and f. generate individualized bespokeprint material, wherein the individualized bespoke print material iscreated, at least in part, from the filtered populated content data. 20.The non-volatile computer readable medium of claim 19, furthercomprising a create-to-print document solution.